A North Carolina-based pet food company is recalling dog treats that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, federal officials said.
Carolina Prime Pet Inc., of Lenoir, North Carolina, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips treats for dogs the Food and Drug Administration said in an online post.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products, the FDA said.
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The potential for contamination was discovered after testing performed by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related, yet commercially unreleased lot of the same product.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the problem.
Is salmonella dangerous to dogs or people?
Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
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Salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. It also may result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Were the contaminated treats sent to Michigan?
Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips were distributed to Hollywood Feed stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
There are a half dozen Hollywood Feed stores in southeast Michigan.
The treats also were available through online retailer www.hollywoodfeed.com.
How do I know if I have the treats?
The product comes in a 16-ounce, purple-and-black bag marked on the back side with lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25.
This is the only lot number identified as potentially contaminated.
What should I do with the treats?
Consumers who have purchased the affected 16-ounce bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips should stop using them.
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Consumers may contact the company at treats@carolinaprimepet.com or 828-394-6460 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday for information about returning recalled product for a refund or replacement product.
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